Maid of Honor
Valerie is Vanessa's younger sister. She graduated from Clemson University in May 2024 and is going to Law school in the Fall of 2025. Fun fact: Vanessa saved Valerie from swallowing a penny when Valerie was 2 years old.
Best Man
Christian is Connor's older brother. He is a Binghamton University graduate and now lives in NYC.
Bridesmaid
Chrissy is Vanessa's older cousin. She is a Marine Corps veteran, a graduate of Longwood University, a dog mom to Jackson and Lilo, and works for the government in Washington, D.C. However, in February 2025, she will be working out of Germany for four months. Growing up as the oldest sibling, Vanessa has always looked up to Chrissy as a big sister.
Bridesmaid
Jordan is Connor's older sister. She is a Niagara University graduate and now owns several Buff City Soap franchises in Upstate NY. Jordan is a dog mom to Nellie, Remy, and Mia (pictured above), and is a soon-to-be mom to a little baby due in June! Vanessa and Connor cannot wait to be an aunt and uncle!
Groomsman
Danny is Vanessa's younger brother and will be attending the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in the spring of 2025. Growing up with only sisters, Danny has always looked up to Connor as an older brother, and he’s excited to officially welcome him into the family. Fun fact: If you see Danny, there's an 85% chance his outfit came from Connor.
Groomsman
Peter has been Connor's best friend since preschool, and one of Vanessa's closest friends since high school. Peter is a Binghamton University graduate and now lives it up, Jimmy Buffett style, in Florida where he also works in med sales.
Bridesmaid
Lauren is Vanessa's younger cousin and is currently studying at Coastal Carolina University. A fun fact: Lauren's mom and Vanessa's mom are twins!
Groomsman
Kevin Shaheen is one of Connor's best friends since 8th grade, and one of Vanessa's closest friends since kindergarten. Kevin is a Binghamton University Graduate and currently works for Modern Marketing. Fun fact: Connor has beat Kevin in a foot race, but Kevin has beat Connor at every game of Mario Kart the two have ever played together.
Bridesmaid
Maeghan is one of Vanessa's best friends since 7th grade and one of Connor's good friends since elementary school. Maeghan is a Cornell University graduate and is currently in her last year of med school. Fun fact: Vanessa, Maeghan, and Erin carpooled together to school up until Vanessa got her license.
Groomsman
Marc is one of Connor's best friends since middle school and one of Vanessa's closest friends since kindergarten. Marc is a Holy Cross graduate and a Northeastern graduate. He currently lives in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he is a school psychologist. Fun fact: Marc is Connor's favorite person to ski with and even taught Vanessa how to ski!
Bridesmaid
Erin is one of Vanessa's best friends from middle school and is now also one of Connor's best friends. A Syracuse University graduate, Erin currently works as an architectural designer at a firm in Binghamton. (And yes, Maeghan and Erin are sisters.) Fun fact: Erin loves country music, just like Connor and Vanessa. The three amigos have attended Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs concerts—and even traveled to Nashville together!
Groomsman
Ben is one of Connor's best friends since middle school and one of Vanessa's closest friends since kindergarten. He is a talented singer/songwriter and works in sales. Fun fact: Ben met his wife, Cierra, while over at Connor's house for a pool party.
Bridesmaid
Izabel is one of Vanessa's best friends and college roommate. Izabel is a Binghamton University graduate and just started a new job working for The United States Golf Association. Fun fact: Izabel, Connor, and Vanessa all played intramural volleyball, dodgeball, and softball together at BU. They won the softball championship!
Groomsman
Matt is one of Connor's best friends since middle school, and Vanessa and Matt have been friends since kindergarten. Matt is a Fordham University graduate where he was also on the baseball team. Fun fact: Matt has a very cute Scottish Terrier (pictured above) named Fitz McGee. Connor and Vanessa can't wait for their puppy, Bucky, to meet him soon!
Puppy of Honor
Bucky is a Blue Merle F-1 Cavapoo. He is a very good boy who likes going to the car wash, getting pup cups from 7 Brew, and cuddling. While Bucky won’t be joining us at the wedding, he will be celebrated in a special, fun way that’s sure to bring smiles to all the guests!